Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Definitions – Study Guide & Key Terms.pdf
Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Definitions – Study Guide & Key Terms.pdf
Inorganic & Physical
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Physical Chemistry Definitions – Study Guide & Key Terms.pdf
Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Definitions – Study Guide & Key Terms.pdf
Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Definitions – Study Guide & Key Terms.pdf
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Terms in this set (54)
Activation energy The minimum energy needed to start a reaction by the breaking of bonds
Alkali A soluble base which releases hydroxide/OH- ions
Atomic orbital A region of space around the nucleus that can hold up to two electrons with
opposite spins
Bond enthalpy The energy needed to break one mole of a specified bond in the gas state
Brønsted-Lowry acid A proton/H+ donor
Brønsted-Lowry base A proton/H+ acceptor
Buffer solution A system which minimises pH changes when small amounts of acid or base
are added
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